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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lavender--Yikes

How did this happen?  I say I don't like lavender but apparently I must because I keep putting it in my paintings. I think I got in a background color rut so I think this is why I picked up the lavender. This one is a small one- not even 5x7.  Can you see the subtle texture on the background? I like that. I am keeping a little jingle in my head--..."dark against light, light against dark..."

14 comments:

  1. CarylJuly 26, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I can see you are really having fun with these. I can see this one in a small little frame... cutie.

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  2. fran pascazioJuly 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I think the lavendar is a nice change...you can really appreciate the dark and light in this painting...your very ambious - I totally admire that.

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  3. PeggyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    LOVE this one! Of course purple IS my favorite color, but the composition is striking!

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  4. MaryJuly 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    i have a feeling i am going to have that jingle in my head too...

    i'm not a lavender fan either, but i love purple. and this has darker purple and those colors with that green look marvelous.

    love the texture you added

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  5. Carin WinkelmanJuly 26, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love this. The lavender makes it so lively!

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  6. katie purcellJuly 26, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Are you going to sell any of these wonderful "practice" jewels on etsy????

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  7. Bren Graham ThebeauJuly 26, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Helpful little jingle, I hear it's echoes in my head now :-) Love the texture in the lavender and it makes for an interesting background, everything comes alive

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  8. LuckyDogJuly 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Wow, Martha, you really pack it in if it's not even 5x7! I love the background, the flowers, AND your new mantra! XOXO

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  9. Cynthia SchelzigJuly 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Your canvas work is fabulous...I really like them...I think by the time Feb. rolls around he will have YOU teach for him:):)

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  10. She Who DoodlesJuly 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    nice, bold. great color.

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  11. TaylorJuly 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Ok so that background pattern has my head spinning because it looks JUST like the pattern in a fabric I have seen...this one from Calico Corners is similar: http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+by+pattern/abstract+and+geometric/cross+section+charcoal.do

    But that isn't quite it. Is it just a stamp you have? Purple is pretty popular right now, so maybe you are gravitating to it because you are up on the latest trends, eh? :)

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  12. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    You do lavender proud. I can tell it loves you. Kha

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  13. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I have no idea why my K came out as Kha up there, so don't knock yourself out trying to decipher it!! Haha. must be my fingers are growing. Not quite used to this new keypad! K

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  14. AdrianJuly 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Yeah, purples and greens are always a treat for my eyes. This painting is just wonderful!

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